A relatively new, required component of a coach's certification dealing exclusively with specific training methods for cycling including the use of HR Monitors and Power measuring devices. Upon completion, the coach will have the knowledge to implement and monitor a number of advanced training methods in a cyclist's annual training program.

Note this is not a sport specific course, and is applicable to both mountain and road bike disciplines.

For a complete listing of NCCP Theory courses offered throughout the province, please refer to the Coaches Association website, www.coaches.bc.ca or call them directly at (604) 298-3137.

Cycling BC can also tailor NCCP courses to suit your groups needs (time, certification level, location). A minimum enrollment of 6 participants is needed to take advantage of this service.

Important Message Concerning Fraser River Crossing Project

The Fraser River Crossing project, connecting the north and south shores of the Fraser River between Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows and Langley/Surrey, is proceeding quickly. When this project is completed the Albion Ferry, which presently provides this service, will be taken out of service. Therefore, it is vitally important that cyclists and pedestrians be provided good access to this connection.

Two options are being considered, one a bridge and one a bridge and tunnel combination. Translink, the agency responsible for the project, may choose to not include cycling access in the tunnel section. Regardless of which option is chosen, (and for cyclists and pedestrians the bridge is clearly the better one) we must make sure that cyclists are accomodated properly. Remember that we are not permitted on the Port Mann Bridge or in the Massey Tunnel and that the closest alternative crossing locations will be the Mission Bridge or the Patullo Bridge, 50 kilometres apart.

Many of those of us who don't live in the area do train, tour and race in the Fraser Valley. This is an issue that concerns all of us. Please make your wishes known at one of the upcoming public meetings, by contacting the Translink directors and/or by writing to the Translink board - see the information below. There is also a link to the Translink web site that has more information on the project. The public meeting dates are: